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window stool

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window stool, window board, elbow board
A horizontal board on a windowsill, fitted against the bottom rail of the lower sash and between the sash frame stiles; forms a base on which the casing rests; usually of wood, but may be of metal or other facing material.


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In order to measure the height, stretch the tape measure from the jamb at the top of the window to where the sloped sill meets the inner window stool.
The apartments will retain the historical details of this 19th Century city landmark, including such fine details as baseboards, wainscoting, chair rails, window stools and trim, doors and frames, casings, crown moldings, rosettes and other interior details.
Another good example of a casing is a window stool.
 
 
 
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